J.I.A.H.N Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 6 hours ago, Fred65 said: It will be a measure of the journalist as much as Podkolzin. I have to say I'm becoming a tad concerned about the lack of production by Podkolzin. I'm hoping he is a player that just sjows better with a better class of team mates. It gives you some thing to look forward to for the WJC. The Canucks have a lot of prospects in the WJC I hope so too Fred.......I don't think there is anything to worry about here is my take on this........... So, he is good enough to play on a KHL team to start the year he refuses a contract extention his ice time and line mates are then scrambled, meaning nothing consistent Then he goes and plays with another coach (Larionov) and leads his team in scoring Then comes back and is put on the 1st line and scores a goal and an assist in his first game then is sat then is put back in the line up and played on 4th line Then named to the Russia Junior squad............probable captain Then gets roasted by a KHL hack, who would not be allowed to write that if not approved by the club Note only the top 3 players from the 2019 Draft played any time in the NHL so far The rest are either in the same league as they were drafted in or are in the AHL IMO..............we should not have anything to worry about 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alienhuggyflow Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 22 hours ago, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: Did a little snooping on the guy behind that Podkolzin article: So, he's a "Media Officer" for the Russian Ice Hockey Federation. Hmm... Wonder where his loyalties lie? With the kid who's refusing to extend his contract in Russia? Or with SKA (AKA Putin's favourite hockey club)? Not that I'd ever accuse him of bias. Mikhail looks like quite the heartbreaker too: Sorry, I know I really shouldn't make fun of a guy's appearance, but yikes, that's a bad pic! EDIT: Can't say I'm a fan of Mikhail Zislis's journalism, but I did like his earlier work as an actor. His portrayal of Vic Mackey in The Shield was particularly memorable. He should go back to the bald look, though. Suited him better. What's funny is the comment section of that article. Almost all of the comments were in defense of Podz and crapping on the writer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.I.A.H.N Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 5 hours ago, Stierlitz said: As was already mentioned, the Russian U20 team will fly to Edmonton from Helsinki, Finland on Dec 13. After 2-week quarantine they are going to have two exhibition games against Slovakia on Dec 22 and Canada on Dec 24. The preliminary round schedule for Team Russia: December 26 - Russia-USA December 28 - Russia-Czech Rep. December 30 - Russia-Austria December 31 - Russia-Sweden. Quarterfinal games on January 3rd, semifinals on January 5th, the gold and bronze medal games on January 6th. You mean, actual real live hockey....like with a puck and sticks? I am hoping and praying......I miss hockey! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 16 hours ago, Fred65 said: Keep in mind he's playing in a lower league. I'll look forward to seeing him at WJC at this age I'm looking for things like size, coachabilty, attitude, some of the raw talent which we've seen, I don't really care what his KHL numbers are, they often don't mean much. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal:thecup Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 There's a round of brewskis for y'all; keep the Podz Komments koming. Any word on his "illness"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 On 11/30/2020 at 7:28 PM, SID.IS.SID.ME.IS.ME said: Did a little snooping on the guy behind that Podkolzin article: So, he's a "Media Officer" for the Russian Ice Hockey Federation. Hmm... Wonder where his loyalties lie? With the kid who's refusing to extend his contract in Russia? Or with SKA (AKA Putin's favourite hockey club)? Not that I'd ever accuse him of bias. Mikhail looks like quite the heartbreaker too: Sorry, I know I really shouldn't make fun of a guy's appearance, but yikes, that's a bad pic! EDIT: Can't say I'm a fan of Mikhail Zislis's journalism, but I did like his earlier work as an actor. His portrayal of Vic Mackey in The Shield was particularly memorable. He should go back to the bald look, though. Suited him better. Hey now, I’m sure his mommy loves him and he loves his mommy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 25 minutes ago, Ray_Cathode said: Hey now, I’m sure his mommy loves him and he loves his mommy. Looks like one of those tiki torch carrying motherf@&kers that Trump tells to stand by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush17 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/amp/canucks-hockey/when-can-the-canucks-sign-vasily-podkolzin-its-complicated-coronavirus-3146135 Best article I've written on if he's eligible to come over this season. I learned some interesting things from this article if true. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 (edited) On 12/1/2020 at 1:43 PM, DeNiro said: Yea we’re all guilty of focusing on points too much. Hes the type of guy that will do all the dirty work for a goal and not get the credit. Hell he’d probably have at least a handful more apples if the KHL handed out second assists. The hard work and attitude is there. The rest will come. The hockey cliche, good process gets you results. Vasili has shown he has a very good work ethic and process to the game. Numbers are deceiving and don't show how hard of a player he is to play against. I feel very comfortable that once he makes a transition over, his game will thrive in a more compact style over here. Edited December 3, 2020 by CRAZY_4_NAZZY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 41 minutes ago, DeNiro said: Looks like one of those tiki torch carrying motherf@&kers that Trump tells to stand by. You could leave the politics alone and at least leave your stupidity in doubt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 39 minutes ago, Rush17 said: https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/amp/canucks-hockey/when-can-the-canucks-sign-vasily-podkolzin-its-complicated-coronavirus-3146135 Best article I've written on if he's eligible to come over this season. I learned some interesting things from this article if true. Is it likely that Podkolzin is even on the World Championship roster if it happens? At this point I would say no. Also I don’t think we’d be able to sign him once the playoffs start. Wasn’t that the issue with Kaprizov for Minnesota last season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Ray_Cathode said: You could leave the politics alone and at least leave your stupidity in doubt. Goof 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stierlitz Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 (edited) On 12/1/2020 at 4:41 PM, Stierlitz said: As was already mentioned, the Russian U20 team will fly to Edmonton from Helsinki, Finland on Dec 13. After 2-week quarantine they are going to have two exhibition games against Slovakia on Dec 22 and Canada on Dec 24. The preliminary round schedule for Team Russia: December 26 - Russia-USA December 28 - Russia-Czech Rep. December 30 - Russia-Austria December 31 - Russia-Sweden. Quarterfinal games on January 3rd, semifinals on January 5th, the gold and bronze medal games on January 6th. Sorry guys and ladies, I was completely wrong with the dates, taking this information from a Russian source and did not paying attention to the 11-hour time difference between Moscow time and Pacific one So the games are going to be: - Dec 25 - Russia-USA 6:30 pm - Dec 27 - Russia-Czech Rep. 6:30 pm - Dec 29 - Russia-Austria 6:30 pm - Dec 30 - Russia-Sweden 6:30 pm. Exhibition games: Russia-Slovakia on Dec 21 at 6:30 pm and Russia-Canada on Dec 23 at 6 pm. TSN is going to show ALL exhibition games since this is the only hockey available to us in December. Edited December 3, 2020 by Stierlitz 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stierlitz Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Games in the preliminary round will start at 11am, 3pm and 6:30pm PT each day. All Canadian games will start at 3pm, all Russian games at 6:30pm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 8 minutes ago, Stierlitz said: Games in the preliminary round will start at 11am, 3pm and 6:30pm PT each day. All Canadian games will start at 3pm, all Russian games at 6:30pm. Damn. Time to book a few "colonoscopies" I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.I.A.H.N Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Just thinking that "IF" the Ruskies won't let Podkolzin come over because he is selected to the World cup team It would really prove that his team SKA was dicking him around Would it not be a breach of his contract, because they acted in bad faith It would at least be a smoking gun for CDC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bissurnette Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 On 12/1/2020 at 1:43 PM, DeNiro said: Yea we’re all guilty of focusing on points too much. Hes the type of guy that will do all the dirty work for a goal and not get the credit. Hell he’d probably have at least a handful more apples if the KHL handed out second assists. The hard work and attitude is there. The rest will come. I've mentioned it before but to me he's a more physically gifted Alex Burrows. Very similar attitude as well from his on-ice play. Really good complementary player who will do the dirty work and put up some points if you put him with good players, but will be just as effective playing in the bottom 6 and providing leadership and grit there. From the eye test, he seems to me like he'd be the perfect RW for Horvat. I see him clicking very well with Horvat and Pearson if he gets the chance to play there. He's a horse along the walls, and likes to get in the forecheck. Puck hound type, and if he improves his skating, lookout. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Chronic.Canuck Posted December 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 9 minutes ago, Mackcanuck said: His impact on the forward core will be similar to what Hughes did for our defence. It will be like having another Motte at the top end of our lineup driving the forecheck and making that little bit of extra space for guys like Pettersson and Boeser to capitalize on. The Burrows comparison is a great one. He'll be a great complement in the top 6 and be a play driver on the lower lines if we need him to be. Imagine a shutdown line of Motte - Horvat - Podkolzin in 2 years. Yikes. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JM_ Posted December 3, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 3, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Chronic.Canucks.Fan said: His impact on the forward core will be similar to what Hughes did for our defence. It will be like having another Motte at the top end of our lineup driving the forecheck and making that little bit of extra space for guys like Pettersson and Boeser to capitalize on. The Burrows comparison is a great one. He'll be a great complement in the top 6 and be a play driver on the lower lines if we need him to be. Imagine a shutdown line of Motte - Horvat - Podkolzin in 2 years. Yikes. Miller-Petey-Brock Hoglander-Horvat-Podz. Yikes X2. Edited December 3, 2020 by Jimmy McGill 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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